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GV03 TZJ

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,229 mi
Last recorded131,229 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 TZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 131,229 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 125,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear road wheel seems to be buckled

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jul 2016 119,686 miles

EML warning light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate cracked/damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2016 119,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML warning light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate cracked/damaged

oil level low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,598 miles

E.M.L LIGHT ON

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all four alloy wheels slightly bent and distorted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 110,598 miles

E.M.L LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all four alloy wheels slightly bent and distorted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,502 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 96,312 miles

EML warning light on.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 96,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML warning light on.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 85,209 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 26 May 2011 73,659 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,483 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken

damage to off side outer sill

Fail 2 Jul 2008 48,241 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken

damage to off side outer sill

Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 40,313 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 40,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front close to legal limit.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,922 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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GV03 TZJ is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV03 TZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV03 TZJ is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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